New species of funnel-web spider found in Newcastle has been dubbed ‘Big Boy’

Images released by police show two people spray painting synagogue’s fence and building

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Bacteria exhibit extreme antibiotic resistance

Study points to a river some 75km away from the peak as the surprise culprit for Everest’s changing height

Gunman shot dead near Israeli embassy in Jordan

Roads sealed and mobile services suspended days after sectarian violence leaves 42 people dead

Attack marks fourth Israeli airstrike on central Beirut this week alone